Practical Nursing Program Entrance Requirements We are happy to learn of your interest in the Practical Nursing Program. In order to complete your Nursing Admissions Folder, the following items must be submitted to the college Admissions Office: Application for college admission completed. Application for the Nursing Program completed. Official high school transcript or GED equivalency required. Official transcripts from other colleges you have attended (if applicable). The Iowa Core Performance Standards for Health Career Programs form must be reviewed, signed, and returned to the Admissions Office. Applicants unable to meet the standards must discuss the possibility of reasonable accommodations with the program coordinator at 641-648-8648. All students must earn an ACT composite score of 18 or higher OR pass the Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS) version V prior to acceptance into the Practical Nursing Program. The TEAS-V is an assessment developed by Assessment Technologies Institute LLC that consists of subtests in Reading, Mathematics, Science, and English. It is required that students wait until they have completed and passed BIO 168 to take the TEAS-V exam. To take the TEAS-V Exam, please contact Jan Sauerbrei at Ellsworth Community College (641-648-8647). Minimum required TEAS-V test scores are: Content Areas % Required Score Reading 69 Mathematics 63 Science 46 English and Language Usage 60 Note: ACT & TEAS-V scores must have been completed in the past 5 years. * Please note the COMPASS test is still an admissions requirement for the District (Marshalltown Community College, Ellsworth Community College and Iowa Valley Community College Grinnell). The COMPASS test scores are still required for admission due to some college courses requiring the test as a pre-requisite to enrollment. Nurse Aide Requirement: 1. Documentation of successful completion of the Iowa Nurse Aide written and skills certification exams for placement on the Direct Care Worker Registry. A transcript indicating you passed both tests or an Iowa Nurse Aide Registry Card will serve as verification. 2. The 75-hour Nurse Aide course is HIGHLY RECOMMENDED, but not required at this time. Must complete the following general education courses with a C- or higher prior to entry: BIO168 - Human Anatomy & Physiology I (4 credit hrs); BIO173 - Human Anatomy & Physiology II (4 credit hrs); BIO186 Microbiology (4 credit hrs); EDU160 - Human Growth & Development (3 credit hrs) and BIO151 - Nutrition (3 credit hrs). NOTE: All science courses must have been completed in the past 10 years. Must have a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.7 or higher in the 5 courses listed above. As an applicant for the nursing program, you are responsible for turning in all required documentation to the nursing office associate. NOTE: If you have questions about the nursing program, please contact Jan Sauerbrei at 641-648-8647 or Jan.Sauerbrei@iavalley.edu, ECC Nursing Department.
Associate Degree Nursing Program Entrance Requirements Welcome! We are glad to learn that you are considering the continuation of your nursing education through enrollment in the Associate Degree Nursing Program. In order to be considered for the program, the following items must be submitted to the Admissions Office in order to complete your nursing program file: Application for college admission completed and signed. Application for the Nursing Program completed and signed. Official high school transcript or GED equivalency required. Official transcripts from other colleges you have attended (if applicable). Transcript from your successfully completed Practical Nursing Program also required. Copy of current Iowa Practical Nursing license. NOTE: Summer graduates must submit copy of PN license no later than the first day of classes in the fall semester. Failure to do so will be grounds for administrative withdrawal from the program. Extenuating circumstances will be subject to approval by the Associate Dean of Health Occupations. Successful completion of BIO168 - Human Anatomy & Physiology I (4 credit hrs); BIO173 - Human Anatomy & Physiology II (4 credit hrs); BIO186 Microbiology (4 credit hrs); EDU160 - Human Growth & Development (3 credit hrs) and BIO151 - Nutrition (3 credit hrs). Note: Be advised that students are required to complete SOC110 Introduction to Sociology, PSY111 Introduction to Psychology and ENG105 Composition I before graduation. For your success, it is highly recommended that you complete these general education classes prior to entering the ADN program. The Iowa Core Performance Standards for Health Career Programs form must be reviewed, signed, and returned to the Admissions Office. Applicants unable to meet the core performance standards must discuss the possibility of reasonable accommodations with the Associate Dean of Health Occupations at 641-844- 5731 (MCC) or 641-648-8646 (ECC). A minimum grade point average of 2.7 in all nursing and general education courses is required for entry. (NOTE: All science courses must have been completed in the past 10 years.) Enrollment in the ADN Program is limited; therefore, acceptance of eligible applicants will be based on considerations such as: the number of ADN general education courses already completed, performance in required nursing and general education courses, clinical performance, attendance, and work experience. Applications for the program are accepted throughout the year, with a new class beginning each June. Your nursing file must be completed by March 15 for full consideration. NOTE: Ellsworth Community College also offers a blended Associate Degree Nursing Program which starts at the same time as the regular ADN program in June. If you have questions concerning the nursing program, please contact Jan Sauerbrei at 641-648-8647 or Jan.Sauerbrei@iavalley.edu, ECC Nursing Department December 2014
Graduation Checklist for Practical Nursing & Associate Degree Programs Student s Name: Student ID #: Required Courses Hours Grade Required Courses Hours Grade BIO168, Human Anatomy & Physiology I w/lab 4.0 SOC110, Introduction to Sociology 3.0 BIO173, Human Anatomy & Physiology II & Lab 4.0 PSY111, Introduction to Psychology 3.0 BIO186, Microbiology & Lab 4.0 ENG105, Composition I 3.0 EDU160, Human Growth & Development 3.0 ADN114, Foundations of Professional Nursing 2.5 BIO151, Nutrition 3.0 ADN555, Medical-Surgical Nursing of the Adult Client I 3.0 PNN110, Fundamentals of Nursing I 3.0 ADN556, Medical-Surgical Nursing of the Adult Client II 3.0 PNN111, Fundamentals of Nursing II 3.5 ADN557, Medical-Surgical Nursing of the Adult Client III 3.0 PNN917, Leadership & Professional Nursing 1.0 ADN471, Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing 3.5 PNN231, Pharmacology 3.0 ADN431, Family Centered/Maternal Newborn Nursing 3.5 PNN403, Mental Health Concepts 2.0 ADN441, Pediatric Nursing Concepts 3.5 PNN412, Introduction to Pediatrics 2.5 ADN558, Medical-Surgical Nursing of the Adult Client IV 3.0 PNN424, Introduction to Obstetrics 2.0 ADN559, Medical-Surgical Nursing of the Adult Client V 3.0 PNN520, Nursing Care of the Adult Client I 4.0 ADN815, Transition to Professional Nursing Practice 1.5 PNN525, Nursing Care of the Adult Client II 4.0 PNN530, Nursing Care of the Adult Client III 3.5 PNN917, Leadership Clinical Experience 1.0 Total Required Hours 47.5 Total Required Hours 38.5 Matriculation Date: 8/2015 Matriculation Date: 6/2015 Date Completed: 6/2016 Date Completed: 5/2016 Transfer Credits Course Hours Grade Transferring Institution Advisor s Signature Evaluator s Signature February 2015
ECC Application for Nursing Program For Office Use Only ID Former student Transcript needed Please type or print in ink answers to ALL items. Return to Ellsworth Community College, Admissions Office, 1100 College Avenue, Iowa Falls, Iowa 50126 Today s Date Birthdate PERSONAL INFORMATION SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER - - Last First (legal) Middle First name preferred Birth name Last name/other names on your previous academic transcripts PERMANENT ADDRESS CURRENT ADDRESS (if different) Number/Street Number/Street City State Zip Code City State Zip Code Country Country CONTACT INFORMATION Home Phone - - Work Phone - - E-mail Address Cell Phone - - NURSING PROGRAM INFORMATION Indicate which nursing program you want to apply to by putting a checkmark ( ) in the box before the program. Remember that in order to apply for the ADN Program, you must be currently enrolled in or have previously completed a Practical Nursing Program. ADN applicants must also choose whether they wish to enroll in the traditional or blended program. For more information on both programs visit www.iavalley.edu/nursing. Practical Nursing Program Associate Degree Nursing Program Choose one: Traditional Program Blended Program If you are currently enrolled in or have graduated from a Practical Nursing Program, indicate the college attended for the PN Program If you are currently employed in health care, list your place of employment High School Graduation Year Anticipated Date of Enrollment in the Nursing Program: (check one) 2016 2017 January 2015
Iowa Core Performance Standards Iowa Community colleges have developed the following Core Performance Standards for all applicants to Health Care Career Programs. These standards are based upon required abilities that are compatible with effective performance in health care careers. Applicants unable to meet the Core Performance Standards are responsible for discussing the possibility of reasonable accommodations with the designated institutional office. Before final admission into a health career program, applicants are responsible for providing medical and other documentation related to any disability and the appropriate accommodations needed to meet the Core Performance Standards. These materials must be submitted in accordance with the institution s ADA Policy. Capability Standard Examples of necessary activities (not all inclusive) Cognitive-Perception The ability to gather and interpret data and events, to think clearly and rationally, and to respond appropriately in routine and stressful situations. Identify changes in patient/client health status Handle multiple priorities in stressful situations Critical Thinking Utilize critical thinking to analyze the problem and devise effective plans to address the problem. Identify cause-effect relationships in clinical situations Develop plans of care as required Interpersonal Have interpersonal and collaborative abilities to interact appropriately with members of the healthcare team as well as individuals, families and groups. Demonstrate the ability to avoid barriers to positive interaction in relation to cultural and/or diversity differences. Establish rapport with patients/clients and members of the healthcare team Demonstrate a high level of patience and respect Respond to a variety of behaviors (anger, fear, hostility) in a calm manner Nonjudgmental behavior Communication Utilize communication strategies in English to communicate health information accurately and with legal and regulatory guidelines, upholding the strictest standards of confidentiality. Read, understand, write and speak English competently Communicate thoughts, ideas and action plans with clarity, using written, verbal and/or visual methods Explain treatment procedures Initiate health teaching Document patient/client responses Validate responses/messages with others Technology Literacy Demonstrate the ability to perform a variety of technological skills that are essential for providing safe patient care. Retrieve and document patient information using a variety of methods Employ communication technologies to coordinate confidential patient care Mobility Ambulatory capability to sufficiently maintain a center of gravity when met with an opposing force as in lifting, supporting, and/or transferring a patient/client. The ability to propel wheelchairs, stretchers, etc. alone or with assistance as available Continued on next page
Capability Standard Examples of necessary activities (not all inclusive) Motor Skills Gross and fine motor abilities to provide safe and effective care and documentation Position patients/clients Reach, manipulate, and operate equipment, instruments and supplies Electronic documentation/ keyboarding Lift, carry, push and pull Perform CPR Hearing Auditory ability to monitor and assess, or document health needs Hears monitor alarms, emergency signals, ausculatory sounds, cries for help Visual Visual ability sufficient for observations and assessment necessary in patient/client care, accurate color discrimination Observes patient/client responses Discriminates color changes Accurately reads measurement on patient client related equipment Tactile Tactile ability sufficient for physical assessment, inclusive of size, shape, temperature and texture Performs palpation Performs functions of physical examination and/or those related to therapeutic intervention Activity Tolerance The ability to tolerate lengthy periods of physical activity Move quickly and/or continuously Tolerate long periods of standing and/or sitting as required Environmental Ability to tolerate environmental stressors Adapt to rotating shifts Work with chemicals and detergents Tolerate exposure to fumes and odors Work in areas that are close and crowded Work in areas of potential physical violence Work with patients with communicable diseases or conditions I certify that I have read this information and am responsible for contacting the Associate Dean of Health Occupations if there is a need for reasonable accommodations in order to meet the Core Performance Standards. Print Name Signature Student ID Number Date Return this form to the Admissions Office or Nursing Department. May 2014